The document discusses supporting seminarians and continuing education for priests in the Diocese of Monterey. It costs $40,000 annually to educate each seminarian, covering tuition, housing, books, and other expenses. Supporting seminarian education ensures the development of new spiritual leaders who are prepared to serve the Diocese's 46 parishes with a pastoral heart and vision. The Diocese relies on donations to fund seminarian education and formation of future priests.

1. Diocese of Monterey
Seminarian and Continuing
Education of Priests
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“To form new Shepherds for our People”
In the Ordination ceremony, when the Bishop
sheep.” That can only happen if they have
accepts a candidate for ordination the people
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erupt into applause in agreement with the
mind of the Good Shepherd.
Bishop. Every priest is drawn from among
the People of God to be formed into the heart
The education and formation of seminarians
and vision of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. This
costs our diocese about $40,000 each year.
process is more than just study and job train-
This covers seminary tuition, room, board,
ing. It is a process of personal conversion and
books, health insurance and a small monthly
formation to grow into the kind of person
stipend to cover personal items. Most of them
who is able to recognize Christ present
also have on-campus work-study jobs but that
among His people.
is not enough by itself. Our support allows
them time to be free to focus on study, prayer,
The young priest approaches the altar each
and personal growth.
day with the hopes, dreams, fears, and concerns of his people clearly in mind as he cel-
Your gift to this fund will help ensure that we
ebrates the Eucharist. The Eucharist then
will always have men in formation who will
gives him the vision and energy to go back
be prepared to serve in the 46 parishes of our
out to anoint the sick, console the mourners,
diocese. Together let us prepare shepherds for
and reconcile the penitent. Pope Francis
our own future!
reminds priests that they must “smell of the

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Five Reasons to Support our Seminarians and Pries
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Ensure the Development of Shepherds
for the Church
Our seminarians ensure the development of
church leaders to proclaim the gospel of Jesus
Christ for generations to come. Dynamic new
leadership delivers the church to future
generations.
2
Educate Spiritual Leaders
Seminarians are grounded in biblical study,
Catholic tradition, historical perspective, worship practice and theology, and they gain practical knowledge with which to lead vibrant
ministries.
3
Nurture Spiritual Formation
Fostering Shepherds
for our Diocese... formed with
a Pastoral Heart!
Our seminarians prepare to be pastoral leaders
who extend hope, comfort and forgiveness
through practice within the Catholic community. The seminary experience nurtures spiritual formation through worship, prayer and
celebration of the Eucharist.
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Through ongoing education, our priests
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diversity of our parishes and spiritual
experiences.
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Grow Common Faith and Shared Purpose
Parishioners invest in their priests with their
contribution to this Education Fund and grow
from this shared purpose which is vital to the
formation of our church.
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Donations can also be made online at www.dioceseofmonterey.org
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